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Festival of Vintage East
East of England Area, East of England Showground,
Peterborough, PE2 6XE
Festival of Vintage East
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Save £££ Just £24 for the Weekend
10am-5pm Both Days
(Please note there is no camping option)
Why is the Festival of Vintage a 'must visit' for Vintage fans
from Across the UK?
Why is the Festival of Vintage a 'must visit' for Vintage fans
from Across the UK?
New for 2020 Festival of Vintage East takes place in 2 buildings of the East of England Arena, East of England Showground, Peterborough. Plus we will be having an extensive outdoor area for a Classic Vehicles, Displays and Vintage Funfair. There is plenty to see and do! This event is so much more than a vintage fair, its a whole vintage weekender!
Explore the Nostalgia Hall with the Main 'Rockin Stage' and Dance Floor. Bar & Refreshments, Original Vintage Shopping, Vinyl corner, Vintage Inspired Area & Vintage Hair Parlour. Plus a fantastic selection of specialist selling Art Deco, Atomic & Utility Home Items form the 1930's-1960's.
The Vintage Arcade which is packed to the rafters with arguably the Best selection of early vintage fashion in the UK. You will also find the Victory Stage & Dance Area and plus several DJ's across the different buildings and a Vintage Talk Corner.
Join us for the inaugural Festival of Vintage East 26th & 27th September 2020
This is the lineup for 2020
Plenty to watch, do and dance to!
Live Music & Vintage DJ's
Live Music & Vintage DJ's
We have a great lineup of Live Music and Dj's playing music from the 1930's-60's
The stages are indoors which means space to dance and no problems with the weather!
Our Live Music Stages.....
The 'Rockin' Stage
In the Nostalgia Hall
The Revolutionaires
Saturday
The Revolutionaires
Saturday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
The Devil's Cut Combo
Saturday
The Devil's Cut Combo
Saturday
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Hicksville Bombers
Sunday
Hicksville Bombers
Sunday
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Sharna Mae and the Mayhems
Sunday
Sharna Mae and the Mayhems
Sunday
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Victory Stage
In the Vintage Arcade
The George Formby Experience
Saturday
The George Formby Experience
Saturday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Alan Jackson
Saturday
Alan Jackson
Saturday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Miss Marina Mae
Sunday
Miss Marina Mae
Sunday
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Johnny Victory
Sunday
Johnny Victory
Sunday
The Swing Cats are a dance team brought together by the love of vintage dance and music. We want to share our passion and joy for swing dance nationwide and our aim is to get people dancing so they can become part of a large, friendly social dance scene which welcomes people of all ages. But most importantly, we want you to have fun!
Tom Powell from Grassington runs the group with his partner Ellie Wilson and together, they have won several swing dance competitions (Tom won the one here last year!), as well as dancing on period dramas for the BBC! We are honoured to have been asked to teach at this year’s Festival of Vintage and we look forward to dancing to all the wonderful musicians!
Other Entertainment
Laurence Marshall One Man Band-Both Days
Laurence Marshall One Man Band-Both Days
York Vintage Dance Group run dance classes for beginners and intermediates in a wide range of dances and styles from the 1920's, 30's, 40's & 1950's, at two local venues in York and also at the Milton Rooms in Malton. They also hold Dance Workshops, and regularly run Vintage & 1940's themed Dance Nights, Social Dances in York and Malton. For further information visit
They will be teaching Rock & Roll Waltz & Cha Cha Cha Stroll
The Weekends DJ's
The 40's Home Front-
Both Days on the Victory Stage
The 40's Home Front-
Both Days on the Victory Stage
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
More DJ's TBC
More DJ's TBC
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Vintage Displays & Activities
Dance Lessons &
The Vintage Dance Hall
Dance Lessons &
The Vintage Dance Hall
Dance Lessons &
The Vintage Dance Hall
Enjoy learning to Dance or brush up on your moves in our dedicated dance areas. We will be offering Free Lessons in Lindy Hop and more, so you can look the part and dance it too!
Plus some time for social dancing to our resident DJ's playing music throughout the day.
FREE Dance Lessons
FREE Dance Lessons
We have Dance Lesson & Demonstration in various locations across the Festival.
Boston Jive
Both Days at the Rockin Stage
Boston Jive
Both Days at the Rockin Stage
The Swing Cats are a dance team brought together by the love of vintage dance and music. We want to share our passion and joy for swing dance nationwide and our aim is to get people dancing so they can become part of a large, friendly social dance scene which welcomes people of all ages. But most importantly, we want you to have fun!
Tom Powell from Grassington runs the group with his partner Ellie Wilson and together, they have won several swing dance competitions (Tom won the one here last year!), as well as dancing on period dramas for the BBC! We are honoured to have been asked to teach at this year’s Festival of Vintage and we look forward to dancing to all the wonderful musicians!
More Dance Teachers
TBC Soon
More Dance Teachers
TBC Soon
The Swing Cats are a dance team brought together by the love of vintage dance and music. We want to share our passion and joy for swing dance nationwide and our aim is to get people dancing so they can become part of a large, friendly social dance scene which welcomes people of all ages. But most importantly, we want you to have fun!
Tom Powell from Grassington runs the group with his partner Ellie Wilson and together, they have won several swing dance competitions (Tom won the one here last year!), as well as dancing on period dramas for the BBC! We are honoured to have been asked to teach at this year’s Festival of Vintage and we look forward to dancing to all the wonderful musicians!
Classic Vehicle Displays
Featuring Cars, Vans, Motorcyles and Caravans from the 1930's-1969
Featuring Cars, Vans, Motorcyles and Caravans from the 1930's-1969
Find a lovely variety of over 100 vehicles
on the concourse area across the weekend.
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Top to Toe - a glimpse into the fashions of the 1930s and 1940s
Top to Toe - a glimpse into the fashions of the 1930s and 1940s
A collaborative effort brought to you by Maggie Mae’s Vintage and The House of Foxy. Showcasing key outfits from the 1930s and 40s in both authentic vintage, vintage reproduction and how we might wear a mixture of both. We will be discussing design and manufacture elements and the extra details that can really top off you vintage outfit.
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Get The Look!
with Edelweiss Vintage Salon
Get The Look!
with Edelweiss Vintage Salon
We like you to look the part at the Festival of Vintage, so we can offer the option to book one of our styling experts to get you looking top notch for the weekend:
This year we are working with Edelweiss Vintage Hair, click here for details and the link to BOOK.
Shopping, Fashion Showcase, Talks and Well Dressed Visitors
Visitors are welcome to dress in Vintage Attire!
Visitors are welcome to dress in Vintage Attire!
Every year, more and more of our visitors join in with the spirit of the Festival by wearing Vintage Attire. In fact many regulars festival goers spend days before planning their outfits to perfection for the weekend. This really is the event where you can dust off your best bib & tucker and make a statement about your favourite era. There is also the ever popular Best Dressed Competition to Enter each day too if you fancy a daunt down our runway!
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Offering the Best Vintage Shopping
in the UK
Offering the Best Vintage Shopping
in the UK
Over the years we have gained a reputation as one of the UK leading events to shop for Vintage Fashion from the 1920's-1960's. We also have a fantastic selection of Jewellery, Accessories and Home Items with 200 + exhibitors coming from across the UK for the weekend
For Original Visit The Vintage Arcade Ground Floor, Mezzanine and 1st Floor for original Vintage Fashion
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
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